Book Recommendation for May

  How to Change Everything: A Young Human’s Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other by Naomi Klein with Rebecca Stefoff. Recommended for ages 9 to 12. Naomi Klein’s eighth book is her first written specifically for young readers, adapting over twenty years of reporting and research on climate change and the movements that … Read more

Youth and Climate Action

During the month of May, we will focus on opportunities for youth engagement in Climate Action and successful youth-led organizations. An organization by and for youth – Inspiring Hope for Climate Action  The ability to hold climate anxiety and hope for the future has challenged today’s youth as they create a greener, kinder planet. This … Read more

A Good-News Story

Senior Swiss women prevail in landmark climate case at Europe’s human rights court.   The European court’s decision on the case could have a ripple effect across Europe and beyond, setting a precedent for how some courts deal with the rising tide of climate litigation argued on the basis of human rights infringements. Read the … Read more

Earth Day Weekend Protests

Join the province-wide resistance as a part of Earth Day action.   Saturday, 20 April | 1:00 – 2:00pm 115 Highway 8, Stoney Creek Sunday, 21 April | 1:00 – 2:00pm 104-2000 Garth St., Hamilton Hamilton 350 and allies ACORN, StopSprawl, SaveOurStreams, Environment Hamilton, Action13, Eco-Locke, MacDivest and more are gathering on Saturday at 115 Highway 8, in Stoney … Read more

Free Online Course

Connecting for Climate Change Action A free online Coursera course from Western University Department of Geography This is an excellent course to acquire an understanding of the forces causing climate change, and how Indigenous and scientific learning combine to deepen our understanding of the issues and solutions.  Several First UU congregants and Climate Action Team … Read more